Greg Casar quotes

As printed Aug 1

“After the Israeli government has killed more than 70,000 people in Gaza and helped lead the United States into a destabilizing, deadly war with Iran, we are called to act,”

NPR Democrats show divisions on Israel amid competitive midterm elections ›

As printed Jul 17

“The American people are crying out for an end to US tax dollars subsidizing Israel’s military,”

NBC News ›

As printed Jul 17

“The Democratic Party needs a new approach to Israel and Palestine.”

NBC News ›

As printed Jul 16

“At a time when millions are struggling to make ends meet, we are sending billions of dollars to a military that has killed tens of thousands of civilians in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon, destabilized the region, and helped lead us into war with Iran.”

on the House vote to cut US military aid to Israel

NBC News Politics Nearly half of House Democrats vote to cut off aid to Israel as public opinion shifts ›

As printed Jul 16

“More Democrats than ever before voted to stop sending money to Benjamin Netanyahu's government, despite the fact that this amendment was an imperfect vehicle for our movement,”

on 103 House Democrats voting to end aid to Israel

Politics - CBSNews.com House vote to end Israel aid divides Democrats, with 103 voting in favor ›

As printed Jul 15

“I am aware that the amendment as written may cut off both military weapons (~$3.3 billion) and some diplomatic funding (~$50 million),”

The Forward Jeffries opposes Massie bid to cut military aid to Israel, but says ‘change in direction is needed’ ›

As printed Jul 15

“While I would prefer to vote on an amendment that stripped just military funding, I think opposing the billions in military funding is what’s most important here.”

The Forward Jeffries opposes Massie bid to cut military aid to Israel, but says ‘change in direction is needed’ ›

As printed Jul 2

“In the past, it was just a very, very small number. You could count on maybe one or two hands how many members of Congress would vote against sending the Israeli military money for more weapons.”

on the small number of lawmakers who once opposed Israeli military funding

MSNBC Democrats weigh a harder line on Israel — but struggle with the details ›

As printed Jul 2

“You’re going to see a growing number of Democrats come out against sending more money for weapons for Netanyahu’s military,”

MSNBC Democrats weigh a harder line on Israel — but struggle with the details ›

Posted it themselves Aug 20

“Campaigning in Bozeman with @SamForstag : smoke jumper, union leader, and the next Congressman from Montana. Everyone we talked to (including at this brewery) brought up how everything costs too damn much. Let’s elect Sam and take on the special interests jacking up our prices.”

on campaigning for Sam Forstag in Montana amid rising living costs

@GregCasar @GregCasar on X ›

Posted it themselves Sep 29

“The CEO of Starbucks makes 1,700 times what the baristas make. He commutes by private jet. In other words, Starbucks can afford a fair contract. I'm boycotting Starbucks until they sign one. No contract, no coffee.”

@GregCasar @GregCasar on X ›

As printed Sep 21

“For Austin to be safe, ICE should end its surge here.”

on Austin's ICE enforcement surge following the traffic stop shooting

Al Jazeera ICE officer shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say ›

Posted it themselves Sep 4

“Proud to stand with Austin nurses fighting to get Palantir out of our hospitals and out of ICE's hands. They laid 50 pairs of baby shoes in the street — one for every 10 children detained under Trump. No ICE, no war, no Palantir.”

on Austin nurses protesting Palantir's data ties to ICE detentions

@GregCasar @GregCasar on X ›

Posted it themselves Sep 27

“JD Vance is bought and paid for by AI billionaires. That's one reason we're going to beat him in 2026 and 2028. Looking forward to talking with PA Dems about it tonight.”

@GregCasar @GregCasar on X ›

Posted it themselves Sep 20

“Selena Xie spent more than a decade running into other people's worst days as a paramedic, EMS commander, and union president — Winter Storm Uri, COVID, all of it. District 8 will benefit from her passion and grit. I'm proud to endorse @SelenaforAustin .”

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Posted it themselves Sep 19

“Amber Goodwin has spent 15 years building real public safety — the kind that actually stops gun violence instead of just reacting to it. District 1 deserves a leader like her. She has my endorsement. Let’s send her to City Hall in November.”

@GregCasar @GregCasar on X ›

Posted it themselves Sep 18

“Hell no. We will win the midterms by going hard AGAINST the AI billionaires. Not by sucking up to them.”

@GregCasar @GregCasar on X ›

Posted it themselves Aug 6

“Congratulations to Abdul El-Sayed! He beat big money with a clear message: money out of politics, money in your pocket, and Medicare for all. On to victory in November!”

@GregCasar @GregCasar on X ›

As printed Aug 3

“Abdul El-Sayed is showing what it means to run a bold, pro-working class campaign”

Fox News Entire Squad endorses Abdul El-Sayed days before Michigan Democratic Senate primary ›

As printed Aug 3

“House progressives need strong partners in the Senate in order to put money in your pocket, get money out of politics, and win Medicare for All. I’m proud to endorse Abdul.”

on endorsing Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Senate primary

Fox News Entire Squad endorses Abdul El-Sayed days before Michigan Democratic Senate primary ›

Posted it themselves Jul 31

“After trying to destroy Social Security to give himself a tax cut, Musk is back to try to buy Republicans the election. Hell no. Americans saw through Musk when he was in government and got him fired. They'll see through this and vote against candidates who take his support.”

@GregCasar @GregCasar on X ›

Posted it themselves Sep 18

“On Saturday, we knocked doors in Austin for James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa, and Democrats down the ballot. One neighbor saw a report on voters being dropped from the rolls, looked himself up, and found he was one of them. He re-registered. Check yours: https:// VoteTexas.gov”

@GregCasar @GregCasar on X ›

Posted it themselves Sep 6

“Republicans in Congress are scared to face their own constituents. But throughout the summer I've answered questions at concerts, talks at the library, town halls, and community events all over. Because democracy is about representing people — not billionaires and corporations.”

on holding town halls while Republicans avoid theirs

@GregCasar @GregCasar on X ›

Posted it themselves Aug 13

“Trump thinks he’s entitled to five more Texas seats. We’re not going to let him take them. We’re all-in for @Katy4Congress and @JohnnyGarciaTX .”

@GregCasar @GregCasar on X ›

Posted it themselves Sep 3

“Lloyd is an OG progressive — taking on corruption and big corporations before it was cool inside the Democratic Party. He has always stood up for what's right, for the truth, for the details. Whether our party agreed. Whether it was popular or not.”

@GregCasar @GregCasar on X ›

Posted it themselves Aug 1

“You know Donald Trump is corrupt. Here’s what we need to talk more about: you’re paying for it. Your taxpayer dollars. Your higher prices. Your job at risk.”

@GregCasar @GregCasar on X ›

Posted it themselves Sep 17

“A Republican candidate saw UT students celebrating a touchdown and called them a "problem" because of how they look. Texas Republicans should be ashamed. But they shouldn't be surprised. This is not a one-off or exception. This is the party Abbott and Trump have built.”

@GregCasar @GregCasar on X ›