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Mark Pocan

@markpocan.bsky.social
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Congressman for WI’s 2nd district, former Progressive Caucus Co-Chair. Small business owner. Labor union member. Tired of X.

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Dan Shafer @danshafer.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
NEW: CONGRESSMAN MARK POCAN joined The Recombobulation Area podcast! We talked about the 1st CD ("absolutely in play"), Derrick Van Orden ("he's an embarrassment"), money in politics, races up and down the ballot. Let's recombobulate: www.therecombobulationarea.com/p/mark-on-th...
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Mark on the Midterms: Congressman Pocan talks flipping the House, Derrick Van Orden’s antics, Bryan Steil’s vulnerability, a Wisconsin trifecta, much more
Mark Pocan thinks the 1st District is very much in play for Democrats, and could be won by Mitchell Berman. Plus: Van Orden’s absurdity and the 3rd District race, key downballot contests, more.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Yowza. @BryanSteil gets called out for his sham stock ban bill, while making profits that would make most anyone blush on his own stock portfolio. Apparently, Brian thinks the DC swamp is his personal hot tub. wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/10/02/c...
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Commentary: Congressional stock trading is not a good issue for Bryan Steil • Wisconsin Examiner
It says a lot that Steil’s ethics bills on stock trading and prediction markets have the full support of President Donald Trump
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I didn’t vote to shelve it. Look it up.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Our 4’x8’ big signs for all Democrats in WI are popping up across the 2nd Congressional district. Vote Blue. Statewide offices. Congress. State legislature. County offices. Vote NO on state ballot measures. Together, we win!
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Not what I said. Maybe re-listen to it. Sometimes listening is important.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
That’s completely incorrect. And those appointments were made about 6 to 8 weeks ago. They only announced the subcommittees after a ballot went around to the current committee members. There is no tie to any meeting. You don’t have to like the idea. But we need to get information right. 
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Mitchell Berman @bermanforcongress.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Out yesterday across the First District with Congressman @markpocan.bsky.social on the "Enough BS" Tour to talk about the real issues working people are facing and share the truth about BS's record in Washington. Thank you to Rep. Pocan for hitting the road with us – and to everyone who came out!
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Bloomberg Government @bgov.com · 20/08/2026
Democrats’ fight with the Trump administration over the power of the purse is set to reach new heights if the party wins control of the House in November, with Rep. Mark Pocan playing a key role.
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Russell Vought Leads Key House Democrat’s 2027 Oversight Targets
Democrats’ fight with the Trump administration over the power of the purse is set to reach new heights if the party wins control of the House in November, with Rep. Mark Pocan playing a key role.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Questions for Congressman Tom Tiffany: 1) You voted to give data centers sixty eight billion dollars in tax cuts. Why? 2. You voted to ban Wisconsin from regulating A.I. for next 10 years. Why? Your “opposition” to data centers doesn’t stand up to your voting record, Tom. 🧐
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
My Congressional classmate and friend Rep. Jared Huffman wrote a book about the fight to protect our liberties and fight Christian Nationalism. Get your copy to understand the fight we face and what you can do. Together we can win! bookshop.org/p/books/no-p...
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No Prophets: The Fight to Save Democracy from Christian Nationalism
Sinclair Lewis is said to have warned: "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying the cross." On January 6, 2021, Rep. Jared Huffman saw something chillingly close to ...
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Don’t forget to vote for Dylan Helmenstine for WI State Treasurer on August 11th! The Progressive Choice.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Watch the next five seconds and that’s exactly what I said
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
I’m voting for Dylan Helmenstine for State Treasurer. He’s a progressive, rural voice for Wisconsin. I hope you’ll consider him as well.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Tincture press.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Listen to the full five minutes I say just that. Life is more than a snippet.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 26/06/2026
Trump claims his approval rating is 65 percent 😆😭
Other Polls have my Approval Rating at 65%, and more! Like Journalists, Honest Pollsters are very rare and hard to find! President DJT
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
🤣😂☺️
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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 21/05/2026
Just got off a productive call with the USDA where I learned Ridglan Farms has been told to surrender their federal breeding license by July 1 or the USDA would take official action. They also gave us an official answer on how many dogs are left at Ridglan: 650.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Friends don’t let friends vote MAGA.
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Judge Pedro Colón @judgepedrocolon.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Honored to recieve the endorsement of Congressman @markpocan.bsky.social
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
By demanding Ridglan deal with this in conjunction with the state, means they can’t just sell the dogs to another research breeder or euthanize them. They deserve homes. They deserve families. But this could take time and must start now.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
We need a plan to release 2000 dogs without overwhelming facilities in multiple states. Otherwise, dogs that come to the upper Midwest from other states to meet their new homes can’t due to full facilities, creating consequences for those dogs as well.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
The legal settlement over 300+ alleged violations at Ridglan beagle farm in WI mandates closing down breeding beagles to sell to researchers. But there are 2000 beagles to re-home. WI @widatcp must work NOW with Ridglan to re-home them or the dogs could face dire consequences.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
So true.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Vote for Chris Taylor today in Wisconsin. Our Supreme Court needs her badly.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Disappointed that the case to fix gerrymandered Cong. maps in WI has hit another wall, as the Court is treating it as a hot potato rather than vital to democracy in Trump era. Courage over self interest is needed. Strongest reason yet to elect Chris Taylor to the WI Supreme Court.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Happy No Kings Day. www.nokings.org
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No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Hey Pete Hegseth, could we quit this type of “winning” already?
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Anyone else find the attack on Iran fishy? Just watched the Department of Defense briefing. No stated goals. Unprovoked attack. Unclear mission. No wonder they changed the name internally to Department of War. Attending classified briefing tomorrow. They better up their game.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
I’m so surprised. 🙄 Americans Are Paying the Bill for Tariffs, Despite Trump’s Claims www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/b...
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Americans Are Paying the Bill for Tariffs, Despite Trump’s Claims
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
To be fair, we have to spend in-district time to know what our constituents want. One week a month isn’t excessive unless your member is in hiding.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Currently, we have gerrymandered Congressional maps in WI causing a 50/50 state to have 6 GOP/2 DEM members, not 4/4. We can have FAIR maps like our state legislative ones. Read the facts & SPEAK OUT. Our WI Supreme court can rule on fair maps for 2026! captimes.com/opinion/gues...
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Opinion | Wisconsin voters deserve fair maps in November
Mark Pocan: Two years ago, the state fixed its gerrymandered legislative maps. Now it's time to give voters a chance at fair representation in Congress.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Every GOP member of the House of Representatives is not in Washington this week. They are home. Use this opportunity to ask them why they won’t stand up to Trump on his tariffs taxes you are paying, the increases in healthcare costs & his misuse of ICE. Make them answer you.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
But I didn’t. Not that hard to look it up. 😵‍💫
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
The ONLY reason Trump keeps a rogue agency like ICE in Minneapolis is to INFLAME the situation. They’ve murdered 2 innocent people so Trump can try to get his polling numbers up. The blood is on Trump, Sec. Noem & Stephen Miller’s hands. Sick people. Stand united everyone. 🇺🇸
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
The case for fair Congressional maps in Wisconsin. Why our Supreme Court must act. captimes.com/opinion/gues...
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Opinion | Wisconsin voters deserve fair maps in November
Mark Pocan: Two years ago, the state fixed its gerrymandered legislative maps. Now it's time to give voters a chance at fair representation in Congress.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
WI’s Congressional maps are very gerrymandered. For a 50:50 purple state, we should have 4 Dems & 4 GOP. Instead, we have 6 GOP & 2 Dems due to gerrymandering. The WI Supreme Court can change that & give us fair maps if they prioritize a case before them. Now is the time!
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Tariffs on Denmark and Allies over Greenland! Our President is an egomaniac and moron. Now we all get to all pay more for goods so that Donald Trump can keep flaunt his ego. Can’t we just give him another fucking award? Wake up, MAGA! thehill.com/homenews/adm...
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Trump announces 10 percent tariffs on Denmark, allies amid Greenland turmoil
President Trump announced Saturday that he will implement a 10 percent tariff on Denmark and its European allies starting next month, ratcheting up the pressure in his bid to acquire Greenland.  “W…
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
This is better.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Watch Trump last night? Did you look up the 25th Amendment?
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Trump says affordability is a “con job”. I guess a guy who has gold-leafed the entire oval office and is building a ballroom larger than the White House at a cost that’s 10x that of a normal ballroom wouldn’t think affordability is an issue. He doesn’t give a damn about you. 👎
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore @repgwenmoore.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Treasury Secretary Bessent: “Trump has a solution to affordability.” Trump at the cabinet meeting: “Affordability is a hoax by the Democrats.” Which is it??
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Your morning contemplation.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
I live in the Town of Vermont, Wisconsin. Sort of confusing.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
This is INSANE. Brendan Carr, the head of the FCC, reposted Donald Trump‘s social media saying Seth Meyer should be fired. This is the same asshole who went after Jimmy Kimmel as Disney was trying to do a merger before him. This guy is corrupt & needs to be investigated!
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
The Republicans that voted to reopen the government without a healthcare fix for the 22 million on the ACA and all of us paying more for health insurance due to the Big, Ugly Law, now own those increases. If you are affected, remember who supported those cuts. 🤮 November 2026.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
If @SenRonJohnson tries to get that $1 million corrupt payment that was inserted in the Senate proposal to reopen government, he needs to be recalled. Corruption is making 8 well-connected people eligible for a payday. Sen. Johnson must say he will refuse any corrupt payment.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
I hope to be back home, but will try if I’m there. Appreciate the invite.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Remember, the real problems are people like @derrickvanorden, who voted to cut SNAP food assistance and gut healthcare. He is making your life more expensive. He is the one taking food from kids and healthcare from Americans.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
I sure as hell hope Senate Dems don’t take two oxen & a goat, with a promise of four chickens in the future, in trade to reopen government. It’s about healthcare. It’s about SNAP assistance. It’s about Trump stealing money Congress approves. It’s about the American people.
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