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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Today's the big day! Vote in person or drop off your ballot by 8pm. Huge special interests dumped close to $12 million into this race, but ultimately, the decision is still up to the voters. To everyone who has been with me and my team on this long journey, thank you so much!

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Mike Sacks @mikesacks.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

All of this. rabbijilljacobs.substack.com/p/on-aipac-a...

I'll say again—AIPAC absolutely deserves to be criticized, sidelined, and rejected for its decades of negative influence on American foreign policy, including by working to prevent a peace deal that could have saved thousands of Israeli
and Palestinian lives, and to oppose the 2015 Iran deal, which might have prevented the most recent war and again saved thousands of lives in Iran, Israel, Lebanon, the U.S., and beyond. I wish that no politician would accept AIPAC funding. I also wish we could get Super PACs and mega corporate donors out of politics altogether. But informed criticism of AIPAC is different from casting it as the primary evil influence in American politics.

Progressives have devoted significant time to understanding how oppression works, and to parsing stereotypes and slurs. Anyone who has learned anything about antisemitism knows that one of the most prevalent antisemitic myths suggests that Jews are a nefarious force who control world leaders and world events like
puppet masters through whispers and money, and who take a special delight in harming Gentile babies. Progressive leaders have a responsibility to understand the history and the danger of this stereotype, and to take care to focus on differences of policy and vision, rather than risk inflaming antisemitism. It's not actually hard to criticize elected officials based on the actual votes they have taken and the positions they have staked out. And it's not hard to criticize AIPAC or any other interest group based on their actions and on the policies they are pushing. We can do this without dehumanizing language, and without hinting at a grand Jewish conspiracy.

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

I'm the only Jewish candidate running in Maryland's 5th Congressional District, and yet AIPAC has spent more than $5 million supporting my opponent - Oracle lobbyist Adrian Boafo. So what exactly is AIPAC? The Democratic Party has to do better on Israel-Palestine. Election Day is TOMORROW!

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

In Congress, my highest foreign policy priority besides Ukraine, Gaza, and like 100 other things will be to prevent the CCP from developing all-you-can-eat shrimp technology that matches or surpasses our own.

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

No matter what happens on Election Day, I've already added one title this year: dad. I also don't take for granted that getting married or having a family wouldn't have been in the cards for us just a few years ago. Changes in our society have come so rapidly, but progress is not inevitable.

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We also need more frequent MARC service, weekend service, and faster service with EMUs instead of diesel locomotives. And we need new leadership in Congress to solve the housing crisis, reduce traffic, and make policy that actually makes life affordable again. harrymd5.com

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

In Congress, I’ll push for a Federal version of legislation recently passed in California and incentivize new transit projects. That’s why I’ve been endorsed by organizations like YIMBY Action. bsky.app/profile/yimb...

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

As we head into the last few days of this race, I hear a lot of Democrats using "affordability" as a slogan. But what’s the actual plan? Take housing and transportation. We usually treat these as separate issues, but they’re deeply interconnected.

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Dmitry Grozoubinski @explaintrade.com · 21/06/2026

"The Americans can't get the slime out of their capital's monument pool and will arrest you for touching it," sounds like the sort of lie they'd tell us in the Soviet Union so we'd stop bitching about bread lines.

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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Yes, part of that is that the zone is flooded & there are 476 other unprecedented constitutional crimes, corruption scandals, & policy debacles every day. But still, it’s hard not to see the obvious goalpost shifting & double standard in how the economy was covered under Biden vs now. Happy week!

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Let's finish strong! We still need help on Election Day, please DM or sign up on our website/Mobilize to help out. 🗳️ Election Day is Tuesday, June 23. harrymd5.com

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Harry Jarin for Congress

Harry Jarin is a small business owner and volunteer firefighter running for Congress to replace Steny Hoyer as the representative for Maryland's 5th District.

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Over the past few days, I’ve knocked on hundreds of doors and spent many hours talking to voters at early voting. I've heard the same thing over and over - something like, “Okay, I know Adrian Boafo is a Big Tech lobbyist backed by AIPAC. But who else should I support?” So, let me make my case.

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

I realize this is paywalled for a lot of people, but this is the most striking part for me. My family (Jews) fled Ukraine after the 1905 pogroms (when Russia lost another poorly-planned war of aggression against a supposedly weaker neighbor).

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

“Enemies of slavery referred to the institution as "the slave power." Republicans like Lincoln recognized quite clearly that they needed to fight slavery not just to save the slaves, but to liberate the country as a whole from the grip of the slave power.” www.liberalcurrents.com/editors-note...

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Editor's Notes: Destroy the Slave Power

Today we celebrate the end of chattel slavery in America, the darkest stain in a history that is not otherwise unblemished.

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We got our Latin American-style caudillo, dysfunctional legislature, and widespread corruption, too. Next stop: hyperinflation!

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

To cap off 45 years in Congress, much of it spent leading AIPAC-funded propaganda trips to Israel, my 87-year-old Rep. Steny Hoyer is starring in a $2.5 million TV ad full of lies for his chosen successor, a big tech lobbyist. What a wonderful summation of the Democratic Party.

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Just another Wednesday night in Maryland: AIPAC drops another $2.5 million to buy a seat in Congress for big tech lobbyist Adrian Boafo, bringing their total spend to nearly $5.4 million. There's another choice: I don't take money from AIPAC or corporate PACs. Vote by June 23.

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Hey Maryland, do you want another data center in your community? Well, that sucks for you, because the political establishment is doing everything possible to buy a seat for Oracle lobbyist Adrian Boafo. Whose interests do you think he'll represent? There's another option: vote for me on June 23.

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Thanks to all of our incredible volunteers who are helping us during early voting. We’re so grateful for your time, energy, and commitment to this campaign. Turnout has been light, which means a small number of votes could swing this election in our favor. EVERY VOTE COUNTS! Let's finish strong.

A table set up outside a polling station with campaign materials and a banner

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Track Ukraine @trackukraine.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We thank Maryland congressional candidate Harry Jarin for taking the Track Ukraine Pledge. Promising to center Ukrainians in negotiations, support strengthening sanctions, pursue accountability for war criminals, and promising to continue supporting Ukraine with defensive aid.

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davidwindhorst.bsky.social @davidwindhorst.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Chain link does look good on them, though.

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Hey Maryland, it's a beautiful day to go vote! Early voting is available through June 18, and Election Day is Tuesday, June 23. Make a plan to vote, or just go do it. By all accounts turnout has been quite low so far, and with so many candidates, a few votes could swing the election!

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I just never want to hear any garbage ever again about how Democrats/leftists are disrespecting the country, the flag, the military, the Constitution, whatever.

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

“But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate—we can not consecrate—we can not hallow—this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.“

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I voted! Very surreal and humbling to see my own name on a Congressional ballot. No lines here in Edgewater at 7:30am. I was the 1st Democrat (and only the 2nd voter overall) today. To quote one of the very kind volunteers working the polls, "We're so bored!" So, please go liven up their morning.

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

We’re less than two weeks away from Election Day! Right now, we need all hands on deck to defeat a big tech lobbyist being backed with millions from AIPAC and crypto. Here are three simple ways you can help us win this race.

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

"Americans love the idea of crazy dreamers, hardy individualists, and maverick visionaries, waddling towards the horizon against the advice of busybodies," referring in this case to a suicidal penguin in a Werner Herzog film. open.substack.com/pub/maxread/...

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'Suicide rightism' and the penguin

Is it based or soy to kill yourself?

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

If elected to Congress, I actually will not wear seersucker or pose for feel-good buddy-buddy photo ops with fascist, white supremacist, or insurrectionist "colleagues." Stop pretending these people are on the same team as we are.

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Not in Maryland’s 5th District? Send a donation via ActBlue to help keep our TV ads running through Election Day, or sign up to volunteer via my website or by DMing us! secure.actblue.com/donate/harry...

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Mail-in voting is already underway here in Maryland, and early voting starts tomorrow, June 11! When you open up that mail-in ballot or see it during early voting, you're going to see a long list of names for US House District 5. The ballot is alphabetical and I'm right in the middle!

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Fifty Shades of Whey @fiftyshadesofwhey.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

One observation I have about the Dem Party primary in-fighting is that a lot of the political operatives with proximity to the power center of the Dem Party seem to be incredulous as to why Americans organically don't like to support candidates being bribed by right-wing corporations and dark money.

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YIMBY Action @yimbyaction.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

We are happy to endorse @harrymd5.bsky.social for Maryland's 5th Congressional District because he supports expanding housing opportunities in the state. Fun fact: Harry became a volunteer firefighter to protect homes. Now he's ready to help put out the fire that is Maryland's housing shortage.🔥🏠

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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Say that he lied, New York Times. Say that he lied.

Trump denies he pledged. It to start new wars

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

LISTEN UP LIBRULS AND DUMBOCRATS!!!! THIS IS MY PRIDE FLAG!!!! HAPPY NUCLEAR FAMILY MONTH FROM ME AND MY HUSBAND!!!! #happypride #pride🌈

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

for reference and comparison: conservatively, the United States spent two-thirds of that figure in the *first week* of the war on Iran. it's genuinely difficult to overstate how many world-historical own goals US politics has accumulated over the past few decades

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Denny Carter @dennycarter.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

They’re not even pretending the Confederate redistricting isn’t about race. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/05/o...

Republicans in Tennessee were in such a hurry to, as one put it, "send an entire Republican delegation from Tennessee" that a state Democrat guestioned how they could have known the partisan score of the new districts they were creating. The Democrat said Republicans had used census data to draw the maps, which does not include party affiliation.

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

If you live in Maryland’s 5th District, there’s a good chance your mailbox has been overflowing with glossy mailers for Adrian Boafo. We’ve already gotten six at my house! But unless you look closely at the fine print, you might not realize who’s paying for them.

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Most people don't know that "tomb" ends with a "B." A lot of people don't know that.

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Very hard for most Americans to accept or understand this: our own government is currently waging hybrid war against Denmark (Greenland) and Canada (Alberta) as part of a Russian ploy to subvert NATO and realign international systems for the benefit of a handful of oligarchs.

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Mike Sacks @mikesacks.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

ALL OF THIS from @jamellebouie.net www.nytimes.com/2026/06/03/o...

What difference will specific policy items make if there are profound obstacles to simply governing at all? A Project 2029 that has nothing to say about either the Senate filibuster, or an ideologically captured Supreme Court, or extreme partisan gerrymandering — among other concerns — is not a Project 2029 worth the time or effort.
The same is true for a Project 2029 that fails to speak to questions of constitutional authority. Democrats need a theory of constitutional power: a sense of what the Constitution is and how it both authorizes and legitimizes the kind of government they hope to build. For Trump-aligned conservatives, the Constitution is an unlimited grant of executive authority, where sovereignty lies with a president who is more Bonapartist tribune than Madisonian chief magistrate. Their American republic is not one led by and for self-governing individuals but one directed from above by an executive who claims to stand as the living embodiment of the national spirit. The entire country, in the words of the White House, must meet "the president's priorities."

By contrast, it is not clear that Democrats have any sense of what they want the American Republic to be, versus a sense of the kinds of the policies they hope to institute. This is important because their constitutional vision, or lack thereot, will shape how they attempt to rebuild American democracy.
During Reconstruction, after the Civil War, Republicans worked to refound the nation as a democratic and egalitarian republic that embodied the values of the Declaration of Independence. "By the Constitution it is stipulated that 'the United States shall guaranty to every State a republican form of government, " said Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts in his eulogy for Abraham Lincoln, "but the meaning of this guaranty must be found in the birthday Declaration of the Republic, which is the controlling preamble of the Constitution. Beyond all question, the United States, when called to enforce the guaranty, must insist on the equality of all before the law, and the consent of the governed." Such, he continued, "is the true idea of republican government according to American institutions."

It was this view that led Republicans, Radical and otherwise, to write their aspirations toward freedom and political equality into the Constitution through the 14th and 15th Amendments. It also shaped how they responded to President Andrew Johnson and hostile Supreme Court justices, who tried to trim and curtail their vision.
They did not just override Johnson's vetoes; they impeached him. And they did not just criticize the court; they took steps to tie its hands, limit its power and strip its
jurisdiction. The extent to which Republicans in this era operated as an imperial Congress was the closest this country has ever come to congressional supremacy, the result of their expansive conception of American democracy.

As they look ahead to 2029 and beyond, Democrats need that kind of vision. They need, in particular, a commitment to a constitutional order centered on the power and prerogatives of Congress. And they need to begin to work through the details of what this will mean in policy and in law. It is this work that will shape how Democrats approach the major concerns of the post-Trump moment: the state of the federal bureaucracy, the scope of executive power and the problem of judicial supremacy over the political system. It is ambitious, yes. But so was Project 2025.

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Now now, let's also give some credit to my 86-year-old Congressman, Steny Hoyer, for stripping out the public option in the House bill.

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Matthew Gertz @mattgertz.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I guess we're really never getting the strait opened.

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Harry Jarin for Congress @harrymd5.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

🚆CALLING ALL NEURODIVERGENT VOTERS OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND🚞 Do you love trains? Well, of course you do! Same here. I'm not officially diagnosed, but my husband says I'm autistic because I force him onto every public transit system we encounter when on vacation. Apparently, that's “a sign.”

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