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Jacob Thomas

@JacobThomasMPLS

Comms Director for @CommonDefense | #Gay southerner living in the North Star State. Organizer | Multimedia Artist | #LGBTQ #Veteran (Pronouns: He/Him)

 Minneapolis, MN
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Joined December 2008
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Trump got 3 American soldiers killed today because of his unconstitutional war of choice. Everyone should be mad as hell that this warmonger in chief is sending people’s sons and daughters into yet another unjustified war. #NoWarWithIran #EndForeverWar // @commondefense
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Common Defense@commondefenseNov 11
Rep. Mike Bost and Republicans just deceitfully forced through TCAVA with a voice vote while key opposition voices were off the House floor. That's why @RepBost is the inaugural winner of our “Blue Falcon” award. TCAVA fails America’s current and future veterans.
A stylized award announcement featuring the "Blue Falcon Award" with an illustrated falcon in the center, surrounded by gold laurel branches. Text reads: "Congratulations Rep Mike Bost on your Blue Falcon Award. Awarded for actions taken by a veteran against other veterans." The bottom states "Awarded by Common Defense." The background is a gradient of blue shades.

ALT A stylized award announcement featuring the "Blue Falcon Award" with an illustrated falcon in the center, surrounded by gold laurel branches. Text reads: "Congratulations Rep Mike Bost on your Blue Falcon Award. Awarded for actions taken by a veteran against other veterans." The bottom states "Awarded by Common Defense." The background is a gradient of blue shades.

A person in a suit holds a trophy next to two others. They're standing in an office with framed pictures and documents on the wall. There is a gift bag with tissue paper in front of them.

ALT A person in a suit holds a trophy next to two others. They're standing in an office with framed pictures and documents on the wall. There is a gift bag with tissue paper in front of them.

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Common Defense@commondefenseNov 11
This Veterans Day we are thinking about what future is possible with thoughts from Army veteran and our Executive Director, Jose Vasquez:
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Common Defense@commondefenseNov 10
Who leaked Hegseth’s speech to Massie?
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) profile pictureAaron Rupar
@atruparNov 9
Massie: "I hope Hegseth addresses the 8 articles of impeachment, and doesn‘t get up and misquote the Bible in Quentin Tarantino fashion and do some pull-ups and call everybody fat and gay. I may have just given you half his speech, I don't know."
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The American people have spoken loud & clear: They want us to end Trump’s illegal & senseless war. And in 1 month, we’ll have an opportunity to do that. I will not support a government funding bill unless it defunds this war.
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Common Defense@commondefenseNov 10
We agree. Impeach, remove, and prosecute Pete Hegseth.
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Ready for AOC@Ready4AOCNov 9
AOC is the only candidate who can lead the working class movement to fight the oligarchy and transform America. We’re organizing across the country to build the grassroots support we need to win in 2028. Go to ReadyforAOC.org to sign the pledge.
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Common Defense@commondefenseNov 10
Accountability is finally coming for Secretary of War Crimes Pete Hegseth. Articles of Impeachment were just introduced with bipartisan support, but it is still unclear who all will vote to hold Hegseth accountable for his actions. Make sure your rep is voting yes!
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Common Defense@commondefenseNov 7
Well, JD Vance got one thing right: the war was part of the reason they lost. But it wasn’t the only one. Voters also saw cruelty, corruption, and incompetence. Veterans and military families know the cost of leaders putting politics over people. It’s time to start listening.
This image features JD Vance sitting with his hands clasped. Above him is a speech bubble with the quote: "The reason we lost is the war. The president himself said so last night." - Vice President JD Vance. The background shows a map of the region around the Strait of Hormuz, including Oman, Fujairah, and nearby islands.

ALT This image features JD Vance sitting with his hands clasped. Above him is a speech bubble with the quote: "The reason we lost is the war. The president himself said so last night." - Vice President JD Vance. The background shows a map of the region around the Strait of Hormuz, including Oman, Fujairah, and nearby islands.

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Common Defense@commondefenseNov 6
He’s gonna be a little busy getting impeached anyway.
Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) profile pictureJake Sherman
@JakeShermanNov 5
🚨🚨From a source close to incoming Tennessee Gov. Marsha Blackburn: "[Pete Hegseth] is not being considered [for Senate]. This is nothing more than Washington, D.C., spin from a bunch of consultants with nothing better to do. The Blackburn team is focused on the transition, not entertaining baseless speculation. Dc won't pick the next senator."
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Ruwa Romman
@ruwarommanNov 5
I don’t think we’ve fully touched the grief Minnesota has been carrying.
Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) profile pictureGovernor Tim Walz
@GovTimWalzNov 5
I was honored to join Melissa and Mark Hortman’s children today to dedicate Highway 610 in their name.
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Scott Colom
@scott_colomNov 5
This may be the most Mississippi tweet I’ve ever seen.
Mr. Make It Happen (@SupportThaNawf) profile pictureMr. Make It Happen@SupportThaNawfNov 4
We have to say “Mississippi” after each number
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Common Defense@commondefenseNov 5
Update: it did. 😎🌊
The National Interest (@TheNatlInterest) profile pictureThe National Interest
@TheNatlInterestNov 4
A recent poll of US military servicemembers by @commondefense found that most are not happy with how the US military is being led. Will that show in the election results tonight? Read more about the poll here: nationalinterest.org/blog/bu…
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Common Defense@commondefenseNov 5
BREAKING NEWS: @SamForstag has officially been declared the winner for Montana's 1st District!
The image features three pictures of a person named Sam Forstag, set against a blue background with the word "VICTORY!" in a yellow banner. The person is shown wearing different outfits, including one with a parachute harness. The text "Veterans Endorse" and the logo for "Common Defense" are also present.

ALT The image features three pictures of a person named Sam Forstag, set against a blue background with the word "VICTORY!" in a yellow banner. The person is shown wearing different outfits, including one with a parachute harness. The text "Veterans Endorse" and the logo for "Common Defense" are also present.

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Common Defense@commondefenseNov 5
Michigan spoke loud and clear last night by electing Abdul El-Sayed! And they didn't stop there, they also elected progressives Will Lawrence and Donavan McKinney and re-elected our longtime ally, Rashida Tlaib! Congrats: @AbdulElSayed / @WeWillMi / @DonavanMI13 / @RashidaTlaib
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taylr
@taylrNov 3
peggy flanagan wears a sweatshirt reading EMPATHY and a “pretti good” button with the minnesota flag for alex pretti and renee good as she votes today in st. louis park with her husband and daughter
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Mason Mennenga
@masonmennengaNov 4
midterms so bad they’ve got republicans questioning their belief in god
Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) profile pictureLaura Loomer
@LauraLoomerNov 4
If God is in charge, why did he let our country get taken over by Muslims and communists? Something for people to think about.
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David Hogg 🟧
@davidhogg111Nov 4
You know how bad of an ass beating Republicans have to get to not even pretend it was rigged???
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Stephen Miller last night:
Juliegrace Brufke (@juliegraceb) profile pictureJuliegrace Brufke
@juliegracebNov 4
There really is a Veep scene for everything.
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Common Defense@commondefenseNov 3
It’s the final countdown! Polls are open until 7pm local time in Florida and if you are in line at 7pm, they must let you vote, so stay in line and vote for @AngieNixon!!! #VeteransForAngie
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Common Defense@commondefenseNov 3
The Midwest is going to be all about firsts tonight! We are gonna send the first indigenous woman and the first Muslim man to the Senate with Peggy and Abdul and Minnesota is going to elect its first female governor with Amy! The time is now!
Image of a map of the United States with Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, and Minnesota highlighted in yellow with words across the the top that say “get out the vote Midwest” and then pictures of candidates endorsed by Common Defense: JB Pritzker, Juliana Stratton, Abdul El-Sayed, William Lawrence, Donavan McKinney, Rashida Tlaib, Peggy Flanagan, Amy Klobuchar, Matt Little, Betty McCollum, Kelly Morrison, Ilhan Omar, Fred Wellman, Kristina Knickerbocker, and Sherrod Brown.

ALT Image of a map of the United States with Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, and Minnesota highlighted in yellow with words across the the top that say “get out the vote Midwest” and then pictures of candidates endorsed by Common Defense: JB Pritzker, Juliana Stratton, Abdul El-Sayed, William Lawrence, Donavan McKinney, Rashida Tlaib, Peggy Flanagan, Amy Klobuchar, Matt Little, Betty McCollum, Kelly Morrison, Ilhan Omar, Fred Wellman, Kristina Knickerbocker, and Sherrod Brown.

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