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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A terrible time to defund transit in the Bay Area. Vote YES on Prop H and the RTM.

Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Everyone arguing against the RTM tax fails to mention the inconvenient (for them) fact that BART relies MUCH LESS on taxes than pretty much any transit system in the country. 20-30% of BART is paid by taxes. 70-80% of NY Subway is paid by taxes.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

It's truly amazing how little billionaires will feel a 5% wealth tax, and how huge of an impact it will have on Medicaid recipients.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Opponents of the RTM want you to defund the whole thing because of "efficiency." Yet, operating expense per-mile for BART is more efficient than any transit agency!

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

BART is running low on funds because ridership plunged during COVID. Ridership is coming back faster than any transit agency in the country.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

BART and Muni are both facing deficits of over $300 million, and if we don't fund our public transit, both are facing severe service cuts. Vote YES on the Regional Transit Measure to keep our public transit running.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

There's a way to build more affordable housing and provide rent relief without raising any new taxes. And you can make it happen by voting YES on Prop C on November 3rd.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The poorest billionaire in California will make about $300 million this year. If we pass the CA wealth tax, he will only make $235 million. In exchange, millions of the poorest Californians will get health insurance. That's the tradeoff billionaires are not willing to make.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Ro's right. Newsom needs the billionaires to fund his presidential campaign. So he's willing to let millions of Californians lose their healthcare just so 250 billionaires don't have to pay a tax they won't even notice. Vote YES on Prop 40, NO on Prop 41 and Prop 42.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I asked @rokhanna.bsky.social why Gavin Newsom is opposing the California wealth tax. He didn't mince words: "Stop caring about your donors."

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

If California can go up against the billionaires and win, the nation and world will follow. Vote YES on Prop 40 and NO on Prop 41 and Prop 42!

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The whole world is watching to see if California can pass Prop 40 and tax the wealth of billionaires. This weekend in SF, the Curran Theatre was packed for a rally with @sanders.senate.gov and @rokhanna.bsky.social.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Prop I does that by unlocking hundreds of millions in funding for affordable and social housing with no new taxes and with no impact on new market rate developments. If you live in SF, vote YES on Prop I in November.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Rents in San Francisco have gone up faster than anywhere in the country. We have to build more housing.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We need more than some policies to regulate AI. We need to build the state capacity to understand and control this technology.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

So, @katieporterca.bsky.social, would you vote no to restore ACA subsidies since that also keeps our broken healthcare system in tact? Will you vote on any healthcare funding unless we get Medicare for All? Not even the most far left members of Congress have taken that position.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This op-ed from Katie Porter against the California wealth tax is so cynical, it's hard to imagine she believes a single word of it. She is saying that since Prop 40 doesn't fix every issue in our healthcare system, you should vote no. But the point of Prop 40 is to plug the gap Trump created!

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I'm excited to endorse Eric Jones for Congress, because unlike the incumbent in California's District 4, Eric actually wants to invest in housing, healthcare and education here instead of spending trillions on endless wars abroad. If you're in CA-4, vote Eric Jones on November 3rd.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I know it's been a while, but here's what we've been up to and what I'll be doing next. Learn more about New Consensus and follow along on the journey through the links in thread.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Join us this Thursday for a volunteer thank you party to celebrate what we've accomplished together—and to look ahead at what's still to come. 📆 Thursday, July 16th ⏰ 7pm 📍800 Irving St.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

@kainewkirk.bsky.social has a real chance to take down an AIPAC-backed establishment incumbent. Recent polling shows him tied with his opponent. Just like the recent people-powered candidates who've won all across the country, Kai can win too, but he’ll need our help to pull it off.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

@kainewkirk.bsky.social’s race is coming up on July 21. I've known Kai for years, and he's always been on the right side. I'm excited to endorse Kai. His opponent voted for Laken Riley, voted against impeaching Trump, and his main donor is AIPAC. Donate to Kai: secure.actblue.com/donate/kai-n...

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

In addition to Connie Chan in SF, these are candidates I am supporting across the country, and they deserve your support too! Imagine if we got a bloc of progressives this large elected. Chris Rabb Claire Valdez Darializa Avila Chevalier Melat Kiros Cori Bush Analilia Mejia Brian Poindexter

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We must break the stranglehold of corporate money in Congress, and Connie will be a part of the movement to do exactly that.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

I'm proud to back Connie Chan for Congress to represent San Francisco and plan to do everything I can to help her win. She is the only candidate in this race who takes no corporate money, who supports a wealth tax on billionaires, and who will vote to end all military aid to Israel.

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Ro Khanna @rokhanna.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

A lot of Democrats talk about fighting Trump. Many tweet out against him, post memes, or call him names. But Thomas Massie & my Epstein Transparency Act is by far the most effective action in taking Trump on and breaking his coalition since he walked down the escalator. Even JD Vance admits that.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who volunteered and supported this campaign, to all the young people who got involved in politics for the first time through this campaign, and I hope you will stay in this fight with me.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The campaign has ended, but the mission remains. We must wrest control of our country away from the corporations and back into the hands of people is still ahead of us. And the only force capable of doing that is a movement of people unlike any we have seen in generations.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Congratulations @hamawyfornj.bsky.social !! The movement to change the Democratic Party is growing. Look forward to working with Dr. Hamawy in Congress.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Our volunteers and field organizers are currently knocking 5,000 doors an hour to make sure everyone votes today. This is the biggest field campaign in San Francisco history.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

The most beautiful part of this campaign is the places you end up — from line dancing with the youth to dancing with aunties. Election day has been so fun, but the campaign is far from over. Make sure to vote before 8 PM tonight!

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

No matter what the result is tonight, I’m so proud of what we’ve built together. Being a part of a team like this is really a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I’m never going to forget it. Looking forward to continuing this fight with you all, to November and beyond.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Over 500 volunteers showed up at 6 AM this morning to get the vote out. In 2 hours, we put up over 20,000 door stickers to remind people to vote. Over the last year, we've built the largest field campaign in San Francisco history, and it's beautiful to see it in action today.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Somehow our representatives never question how we fund a genocide in Gaza, but the moment we bring up universal healthcare or childcare, suddenly there's no money. In Congress, I'll call out that hypocrisy and vote for what the people actually need — because I'm not bought by foreign lobbyists.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

In Congress, I promise to fight for the LGBTQ+ community every day. I will never turn my back on you, and will always do everything in my power to protect and further your rights. If politicians had a fraction of the courage this community has, our country would be a better place.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

AIPAC wants to keep me out of the general election because I am the biggest threat to their power in DC.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Asked if AIPAC funds come w/ instructions: “I can’t comment.” AIPAC wants to keep me out of the general election because I am the biggest threat to their power in DC.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Our election tomorrow isn't the only important one. Be sure to show @hamawyfornj.bsky.social some love too. He needs to win so we can work together in Congress to make real change. Donate to him here:

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The era of corporate Democrats that lie to voters is over. San Francisco, make sure you vote on June 2nd.

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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

In a general head-to-head, I'm tied with Scott Wiener in the polls, which means we could win this in November and send someone to Congress that will actually fight to end AIPAC and corporate money in our politics.

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