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Governor Christine Todd Whitman

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Co-Chair of the Forward Party; former Governor of New Jersey; former Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; President, Whitman Strategy Group

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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 15h
This is disgusting and just another example of how Hegseth is totally off the rails. This administration wants to amp up violence through rhetoric and displays like this. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Fort Hood shooter’s execution will be live-streamed, Defense Dept. says
“We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday about the firing squad execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan.
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"Even a purely moral act that has no hope of any immediate and visible political effect can gradually and indirectly, over time, gain in political significance." - Vaclav Havel, writer, Czech Republic president (1936-2011)
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
His method is to poison the channels of public information. With a fascist the problem is never how best to present the truth to the public but how best to use the news to deceive the public into giving the fascist and his group more money or more power." - Henry Wallace, 33rd US Vice President (2/2
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"The dangerous American fascists are not those who are hooked up directly or indirectly with the Axis...the dangerous American fascist is the man who wants to do in the US in an American way what Hitler did in Germany in a Prussian way. The American fascist would prefer not to use violence. (1/2)
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." -Elie Wiesel, writer, Nobel laureate (1928-2016)
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Opinion | Trump Is Going Viral in the Worst Ways
On the technological, diplomatic and biological fronts, Trump is creating a disaster.
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
See what your state has lost in federal dollars recently and the communities it has impacted: www.lostfunds.org
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Lost Funds — $177 Billion Gone
Track the Trump administration’s federal funding disruptions state by state — what was cut or frozen, who it hurts, and how states are fighting back in court.
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Forward Party @fwdparty.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Congratulations to our Founding Co-Chair, @govwhitman.bsky.social! One of only 13 just inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame. Well deserved! newjersey.news12.com/2026/06/26/l...
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Lawrence Taylor, SZA, and Christine Todd Whitman lead 2026 NJ Hall of Fame inductees
Officials announced the 2026 class, with 13 people selected for induction.
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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Trump says planned 250-foot arch will be ‘military complex’ for drones, snipers
The president’s post about the 250-foot arch planned near Arlington National Cemetery comes as veterans groups, historic preservationists and others attempt to stop the project.
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Forward Party @fwdparty.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
OFFICIAL STATEMENT "Forward Party CEO, Lindsey Williams Drath, Vows Pursuit of Equity in Ballot Access After Supreme Court Petition Denial" Read the full statement here. www.forwardparty.com/media/press_...
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FWD CEO Vows Equity Pursuit in Ballot Access After SCOTUS Denial
The United States Supreme Court’s Tenth Circuit has chosen to deny New Mexico Forward Party’s petition for injunctive relief in its lawsuit.
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Post and POTUS: The Future of Mail-in Voting thewellesleynews.com/23690/opinio...
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Post and POTUS: The Future of Mail-in Voting
On Aug. 24, the Supreme Court released the decision for Trump v. California in response to the president’s recent executive orders that aim to strictly regulate the electoral process. Trump specifical...
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Forward Party @fwdparty.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
National Voter Registration Day It's a wonderful reminder that our votes are frequently our most powerful voices. Are you registered? No matter which state you live in, get the 411 on how to register at 411: www.vote411.org
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Forward Party @fwdparty.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
WE DID THE THING! Forward is proud to work with Moving America Forward and Forward March, Made by Us, Keoni Aricayos, and United Independents to activate volunteers to engage American voters on the need for independent candidates at every level of government and for structural democracy reforms.
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Forward Party @fwdparty.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Earlier this year, Forward Party CEO Lindsey Williams Drath made a pledge, live on stage at the National Constitution Center with our friends at Made By Us, to build a home for a younger and more diverse coalition of participants in the independent and democracy reform movement.
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Forward Party @fwdparty.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Stay tuned to meet the amazing Fellows leading the charge! youtube.com/shorts/pvKFO...
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Forward Party CEO Makes a Pledge
YouTube video by Forward Party
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Forward Party @fwdparty.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Independent voters are now America's largest voting bloc — and its least engaged. Our partner, Moving America Forward, invests in the data, organizing, and outreach infrastructure that gives them a real seat at the table. Join the Fellows leading the charge by signing up: moveforwardus.org
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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Trump administration has cut or frozen $177 billion in grants across every state, analysis shows
An analysis finds that the Trump administration has cut or frozen up to $177 billion in federal grants since the president took office for his second term.
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Patriotism is proud of a country's virtues & eager to correct its deficiencies...nationalism trumpets its country's virtues, denies its deficiencies & is contemptuous toward the virtues of other countries. It wants to be the greatest, but only goodness is required. -Sydney J. Harris (Sep 1917-1986)
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Forward Party @fwdparty.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This campaign season's Meet the Forwardists kicks off on SEP 10 with host Chuck Todd! Join Chuck as he introduces you to the first slate of Forward candidates from across America. Andrew Yang (9/24) and Gov. Christine Todd Whitman (10/1) round out the series. Learn more and RSVP: fwd.party/mtfc26
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
"When the last tree is cut, the last fish is caught, and the last river is polluted; when to breathe the air is sickening, you will realize, too late, that wealth is not in bank accounts and that you can't eat money." - Alanis Obomsawin, filmmaker (b. 31 Aug 1932)
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Forward Party @fwdparty.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
A lot of politicians running for office right now are asking you to give them a chance. Like they've done again. And again. And...again. Not on board with 6th chances? Then they'll gerrymander your vote away. It's time to move beyond "politics for the benefit of politicians." www.forwardparty.com
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Forward Party - Not Left. Not Right. FORWARD.
Not Left. Not Right. Forward
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Forward Party @fwdparty.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Can we all just take a moment to realize how absolutely reasonable and yet simple this is? Just be normal. Yes. thehill.com/homenews/cam...
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Manchin calls for more independents in Congress: ‘People want a little bit more normalcy’
Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) — a former Democrat known for his staunch centrism — is continuing his push to bring more independents into Congress, now arguing that breaking away from the two-p…
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Forward Party @fwdparty.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
ICYMI! The next episode of The Forward Party Podcast is live, and in it we talk to a real independent leading independently. This is democracy and voter empowerment in action.
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
"Nothing is more terrible than ignorance in action." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, poet, dramatist, novelist, and philosopher (1749-1832)
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
I hope the Canadians stand behind their Prime Minister - Donald Trump is out of control. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Canada sets retaliatory tariffs in response to 50% U.S. levies as trade talks fail
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods will take effect on Sept. 8. He referred to Trump’s 50% tariffs as “a miscalculation.”
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Forward Party @fwdparty.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
As we head into the weekend, it's clear our democratic system is being put to the test. But there are also clear reasons for optimism. Across the U.S., from Idaho to Minnesota and beyond, there are real shifts happening. Voters have had enough. So have we. Let's build the right way. Together.
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
If this happens, it should make everyone sick: www.cnn.com/2026/08/20/p...
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Exclusive: Navy weighs renaming carrier slated to honor Black war hero, potentially switching it to Trump | CNN Politics
The US Navy is working to rename an aircraft carrier under construction that was set to honor a Black sailor hailed for his heroic actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor, three sources familiar wit...
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Another great @fwdparty.bsky.social candidate: www.cnn.com/2026/08/16/p...
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Can independent Brian Bengs win a Senate seat in South Dakota? | CNN Politics
South Dakota independent Senate candidate Brian Bengs hopes to unseat GOP Sen. Mike Rounds this fall, after the Democratic candidate in the race dropped out and eased Bengs’ path. Bengs, who is part o...
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
"The true civilization is where every man gives to every other every right that he claims for himself." - Robert Green Ingersoll, lawyer and orator (1833-1899)
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 07/08/2026
The Trump administration has depleted the federal government’s ability to detect and respond to foreign attempts to influence elections. bit.ly/4pmBCJb
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Trump Administration Cuts Make Elections More Vulnerable to Foreign Influence and Disinformation
The depletion of staff and resources at various agencies leaves the government underprepared to respond to attempts to influence elections by China, Russia, and others.
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
"Those who believe without reason cannot be convinced by reason." - James Randi, magician and scientific skeptic (1928-2020)
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
"Every government has as much of a duty to avoid war as a ship's captain has to avoid a shipwreck." - Guy de Maupassant, short story writer and novelist (1850-1893)
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
This as a significant step forward for the Independent movement.
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
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The botched Blanche nomination is all about protecting Trump | Opinion
President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general – for now. But his acting AG isn't going anywhere.
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
For the president to be willing to have the head of national security continue in a restricted position as an acting head in order to shield his family’s taxes raises serious questions about what he is hiding. www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-t...
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Trump says he may pull Todd Blanche's nomination until Cornyn and Tillis leave office
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
"No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country." - Alexis de Tocqueville, statesman and historian (1805-1859)
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
When, exactly, did we stop vaccinating for measles? www.cnn.com/2026/07/24/h...
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US measles cases reach 35-year high, for second record-breaking year in a row | CNN
Measles has continued its historic resurgence in the United States this year, with a second record-breaking year in a row.
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
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Trump is pardoning entire corporations now. (And that's not even the worst of it.)
The "super pardon" is here. Under Donald Trump, the whole idea of criminal liability is now up for sale, and the implications are staggering.
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
"Nothing limits intelligence more than ignorance; nothing fosters ignorance more than one's own opinions; nothing strengthens opinions more than refusing to look at reality." - Sheri S. Tepper, novelist (16 Jul 1929-2016)
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
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Ex-AG: Partisan gerrymandering in N.J. erodes voter trust as independents surge
The rise of partisan gerrymandering undermines democratic consent as independent voters grow, straying from America's founding ideals.
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
And now Donald Trump has even managed to forever taint the US presence in the World Cup. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...
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Trump urged FIFA to review Balogun’s suspension before star was cleared for World Cup
The decision by the global soccer governing body ahead of the United States’ round-of-16 match against Belgium was denounced as "incomprehensible" by the sport's European federation.
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Forward Party @fwdparty.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
#IndependentsMoveUsForward #DeclareYourIndependence #America250 #Forwardonthe4th
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Forward Party @fwdparty.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Please consider showing your support for the cause by wearing one of our limited-time T-shirts and telling others what we're building when they see it and ask: shop.forwardparty.com Happy Independence Day, America! Here's to 250 more! youtube.com/shorts/ggfWA...
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A Warning from History and a Vision for the Future
YouTube video by Forward Party
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Forward Party @fwdparty.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
A Warning from History and a Vision for the Future. Forward Executive Chair Kerry Healey shares a poignant warning from history that's just as relevant today as it was then. But there is a path Forward, and we are building it.
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
It’s time for everyone who is frustrated by the two-party-controlled system to use our power at the voting booth & claim back our independence. Let's move our country not left, not right, but Forward. (3/3)
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
are stepping up to run for office as independents or members of the Forward party. These are people who want to solve problems without a party telling them what to do or say. These candidates are people from every walk of life who want to make life better for everyone. (2/3)
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
America is at a pivotal turning point. With the 2 major parties grappling with extremism, 49% of registered voters are becoming unaffiliated. Rather than holding our collective noses & voting for the lesser evils, it’s time to look at independent candidates. Across the country, ordinary people (1/3)
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Should we be proud that our President is now flying a new Air Force One made in, and gifted by, Qatar while Trump says that America couldn’t make a similar plane? Not exactly celebrating America's ingenuity and boosting US productivity. He's a great cheerleader for our country…not.
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Governor Christine Todd Whitman @govwhitman.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Wednesday night, 2 powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela - a 7.2 magnitude foreshock followed by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake. More than 188 people have been killed & thousands have been injured. Food is one of the most immediate needs & WFP is on the ground helping. Visit bit.ly/44tYHzV to give.
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🌍 World Food Program USA 🥣 Fighting Global Hunger
🍽️ Hunger is the world's most solvable problem, and you can be part of the solution. WFP is the world's leading humanitarian organization, delivering food in crises & emergencies.
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Forward Party @fwdparty.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Don't mess with Texas. Specifically Mike Collier. "Forward Party supports lawsuit challenging Texas ballot access barriers for independent candidates" Check it out. www.forwardparty.com/media/blog/f...
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Forward Party supports lawsuit challenging Texas ballot access
Texas is making it nearly impossible for independent candidates. Forward Party is supporting the independent candidate for Lieutenant Governor, Mike Collier.
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