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Michaela Barnett | Running for TN-02 @michaelafortn.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Most comprehensive, bipartisan housing reform in the 21st century. Burchett votes against it and Trump holds it hostage.

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Michaela Barnett | Running for TN-02 @michaelafortn.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

When you’re a youngish person who is publicly doing pro-planet, pro-people, pro-community work, something you hear a lot is: you give me hope for the future.

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Michaela Barnett | Running for TN-02 @michaelafortn.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Meet your progressive match! ❤️ Join Michaela for Congress & Knox Social Club for 21+ Progressive Speed Dating at Crafty Bastard Brewery West! Meet like-minded folks, share great conversation, and connect with people who care about the future of East Tennessee. secure.actblue.com/donate/mb4tn...

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Michaela Barnett | Running for TN-02 @michaelafortn.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

THIS is your official invitation to join our campaign. WHO: 🫵 WHAT: A chance to find out where you fit in our outreach efforts, and the tools you need to get started WHEN: This Sunday, June 7 | 11am-2pm WHERE: Printshop Beer Co RSVP: mobilize.us/michaelafortennessee/event/959891/

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Michaela Barnett | Running for TN-02 @michaelafortn.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Before running for office, most of my work was around environmental sustainability. That was how I learned how to turn channel anger and despair into action. But there’s another insight from my previous work that is absolutely CRITICAL to our anti-authoritarian, pro-democracy fight.

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Michaela Barnett | Running for TN-02 @michaelafortn.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

I don't know about you but I actually think it’s an act of patriotism to refuse to perform alongside the man looting the treasury, destroying the White House, and undermining American competitiveness and leadership.

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Michaela Barnett | Running for TN-02 @michaelafortn.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Challenge: Have Tim Burchett show up for an in-person event in Knox county where he'll have to face his constituents. Level: Impossible.

Image shows an event flier with Tim Burchett scheduled for Monday, June 15 at Kern's Bakery with a large red cancelled written across it.

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Michaela Barnett | Running for TN-02 @michaelafortn.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Relational Organizing is all about using the connections you already have to turn your friends and family into voters. Start with 10 people in your contacts, keep track of your conversations, and help us track who’s planning to show up at the polls in August & November: getempower.com/mb4tn

Text: a volunteer reaching out to a friend is 9x more effective than an organizer calling a stranger. Michaela for Tennessee quilt square emblem. Michaela Barnett embracing a supporter.

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Michaela Barnett | Running for TN-02 @michaelafortn.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

If you have to redraw the playing field to have a shot, maybe this isn’t your game. Read more on Substack: michaelafortennesseepress.substack.com/p/redistrict...

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Michaela Barnett | Running for TN-02 @michaelafortn.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

At the Lighthouse fundraiser last week, we reflected on the last 250 years of this great, beautiful, complicated, imperfect country. More importantly, we asked ourselves questions about the next 250:

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Michaela Barnett | Running for TN-02 @michaelafortn.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Feeling overwhelmed by the week's news? Grab a hot coffee and get ready for some hot takes with me and @defiance13.bsky.social Join us tomorrow 4.29 11am ET on Substack

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Michaela Barnett | Running for TN-02 @michaelafortn.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Reminder: in 2019, Dems tried to pass the “For the People” Act which would have expanded voting rights, changed campaign finance laws to reduce the influence of money in politics, and banned partisan gerrymandering. Mitch McConnell (R) blocked it from coming to a vote in the senate.

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Michaela Barnett | Running for TN-02 @michaelafortn.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

🚨TENNESSEANS: REMINDER THAT TOMORROW IS THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO VOTE IN OUR LOCAL PRIMARIES! 🚨 SORRY THAT I'M SHOUTING, IT'S JUST VERY IMPORTANT THAT WE ALL VOTE IN EVERY ELECTION. sos.tn.gov/elections

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Michaela Barnett | Running for TN-02 @michaelafortn.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Hi Bluesky - I'm Michaela Barnett, running to flip the longest-held Republican district in the country (TN-02). Follow me if you think we should start paying attention to tough red districts and the candidates stepping up to run in them. #MidTerms #BlueDotRedState #Tennessee #GrassrootsCandidate

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Michaela Barnett | Running for TN-02 @michaelafortn.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Tennessee has THREE elections in 2026 — not just November! The first deadline is in 5 DAYS. Here's what you need to know 🧵👇

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Michaela Barnett | Running for TN-02 @michaelafortn.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

If a philanthropist offered to pay for passports for all Democratic voters who can't afford them, I bet Republicans would protest real quick - showing that the SAVE Act is a poll tax that will suppress American citizens from voting.

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Michaela Barnett | Running for TN-02 @michaelafortn.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

After the House of Representatives passed the DHS funding bill that keeps ICE funding at $10 billion dollars, aides were seen taking champagne to a private room to celebrate after the vote.

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Michele Hornish @hornish.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

🚨TONIGHT🚨 Join the Blue TN and Every State Blue team for a conversation with @corbintrent.bsky.social about the results in TN-07. Corbin is an insightful thinker, powerful political writer, and former AOC/Bernie staffer. You should come! 7:30EST. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Michaela Barnett | Running for TN-02 @michaelafortn.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

I'm so sick of Republicans hiding their awful policies behind their hate for immigrants and transgender people. It's so blatant and so hateful, and it harms all of us.

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Michaela Barnett | Running for TN-02 @michaelafortn.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Let's be completely clear - this shut-down is because Democrats want people to have health insurance they can afford, and Republicans don't.

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