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disability and healthcare advocate

Longwood, FL
Joined May 2021
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.@AngieNixon GETS THINGS DONE I told Angie Nixon my dream was to meet @AOC. She remembered. 
Ashley Moody okayed taking $10 million from Medicaid. I rely on Medicaid to survive.
 One of them remembers people like me.
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Happy birthday @GavinNewsom! Meeting you was one of the best days of my life. See you soon in South Carolina!
Happy birthday my love! My husband, an incredible father to our four kids, a friend to so many, and a leader who gives so much of himself to others. Am so grateful I get to do this life with you! Here’s to another trip around the sun together!! Love you, G! Xx
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This is absolutely amazing to hear. @JoseJavierJJR is a great candidate against a man who does not have the ethical leadership to be serving as AG. Now we need @DemGovs to invest in @davidjollyfl
Democratic Attorneys General Association announces it is donating $5 million to help @JoseJavierJJR and his campaign against @JamesUthmeierFL That’s a sizable amount for a down ballot Cabinet race
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Ten million reasons to vote for @AngieNixon Zero excuses.
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This was my experience with you and David Jolly. 🤷‍♂️.
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Grateful to all of our wonderful panelists and community members who turned out for Monday’s healthcare roundtable. American healthcare is broken. We heard about cancer patients turning to Canada for drugs insurers might not approve. Nurses whose patients end up on life support because they can't afford their inhalers. And folks like JJ Holmes who spent 18 years on Florida’s waitlist for the iBudget Medicaid waiver. These are policy choices. And it doesn’t have to be this way in the United States of America. I will fight like hell in Congress to make healthcare affordable and accessible. Let's vote for better in November.
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If you are undecided in the race for Florida Governor, then please read this. It genuinely gets to the difference between Byron Donalds and @davidjollyfl. Actually, gets to the difference between both parties. One uses the idea of fraud and abuse as a slogan and as a way to abuse others, the other understands the facts and will help those he is elected to help. Fraud and abuse are happening in Florida and look no further than the ongoing HOPE Florida theft of $10 million dollars by the DeSantis administration from funds intended to help the author of this article. Byron Donalds has made clear he won't investigate, but David Jolly will. DAVID JOLLY WILL BE THE NEXT GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA!!!
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Thank you, JJ, for your tireless advocacy. I’m proud to stand with you in the fight to ensure every Floridian with a disability has the services, dignity, and opportunity they deserve. orlandosentinel.com/2026/09/…
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My latest op-ed in the Orlando Sentinel!
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This is Ashley Moody she stole 10 million from medicaid meant to help poor kids in her state.
This is Angie Nixon. She became a card-carrying Democrat Socialist, as she says, “because they believe how I believe.” Their platform is clear: they want to defund our police, defund our military, abolish prisons, and more. As a former judge and prosecutor, I will fiercely defend against this anti-American, anti-safety nonsense and will never allow that radical agenda to take root in Florida.
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💥Good morning Floridians Last nite , I had the honor of seeing @davidjollyfl in Venice Unbeknownst to me, it was primarily an event to honor the disabled in Florida . Some of us showed up anyway bc it was still a chance to hear him speak What a beautiful event Some of you know “JJ”, the SUPREME WARRIOR disabled activist who frequents Tallahassee in his wheelchair and AI assist speech He said something so powerful I felt it should not go unnoticed He was talking about how little Ron DeSantis has done for the disabled in Florida and in fact hurt their cause ( “unwinding”Medicaid resulting in coverage lapses) … and said it was important he interview both gubernatorial candidates re their agenda for those with disabilities “JJ” spoke with Byron Donalds who said “he’d make sure he addressed “fraud”🥹 He then said when I asked David Jolly the same question, he “asked about my life , what are my challenges and how can I help” ( this was after David walked down the entire first row of about 25 disabled people and personally shook their hand and had a few words with each person) Stark differences indeed, folks Please listen to his vision⬇️ for ALL of Florida .. no matter your party stripes Isn’t it time to take a different path , Florida ??
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14th largest economy in the WORLD. 49th in per capita Medicaid spending on disability services. 50th in teacher pay. 3rd highest uninsured rate in the country. Thank you for accidentally making @davidjollyfl’s point for him.
David Jolly: “Our politics are broken.” Meanwhile, Florida: 🥇 #1 in higher education 🥇 #1 in new business formations 🥇 #1 domestic travel destination 🌎 14th-largest economy in the WORLD Dave to the rescue! 🤣🤣 floridapolitics.com/archives…
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Had a great time at the Casselberry Hob Nob this week! Thanks to all of the chamber members who came out to talk about building an economy that actually works for Floridians.
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The Jolly/Graham campaign pleads guilty as charged ………. and fully intends to continue selling hope and unity.
Selling hope? Or selling anger? If Byron Donalds thinks selling hope, optimism, unity, and goodwill is an attack, he’s doing our work for us. He can sell anger and division. I’ll keep selling hope and a Florida that brings people together.
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Get through your primary and we'll talk.
I’m challenging Democrat @davidjollyfl to THREE debates. Three opportunities for Floridians to compare two very different visions for our state’s future. I’ll defend Florida’s record on freedom, economic growth, public safety, and common-sense leadership.
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Byron Donalds has refused and been unwilling to debate any of the Republican nominees for Florida Governor, yet has decided to challenge a Democrat running to a debate despite Byron Donald’s not being the Republican nominee. floridapolitics.com/archives/80589…
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I’m voting for @davidjollyfl because of his awesome policies. The fact that his speeches sometimes come with a @laurajollyfl appearance is a bonus the campaign doesn’t advertise nearly enough. 😀
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This weekend at the Florida Democratic Party Leadership Blue, the message was clear: resilience, courage, and change. As Pete Buttigieg said “it’s not Republicans vs. Democrats… it’s people vs. the problem.” And the problems are real: rising costs, broken healthcare, and leaders who’ve stopped listening to and caring about you. We’re not here to fight each other. We’re here to fix what’s broken. Let’s get to work. 💪
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The disability community across Florida has seen a continued erosion of support services since Jeb Bush left the Governorship. We sadly rank near the bottom nationally and I have pledged to reverse this shameful trend. Now, the President is taking aim by asserting that the ADA does not guarantee people with disabilities the right to live and receive services in integrated community settings. He's wrong and he's undoing decades of settled law. As Governor, I'll make sure Florida continues home and community-based care for individuals with disabilities and for those who rely on long-term care. It's simply the right thing to do. statnews.com/2026/06/22/doj-…
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Eight years ago. Different hair, same love and respect for @JJHoImes. ❤️
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