MoveOn Statement in Response to the Tragic D.C. Plane Crash

WASHINGTON – In response to the devastating collision last night, MoveOn Civic Action Chief Communications Officer Joel Payne issued the following statement: “We are devastated by the heartbreaking crash in the Potomac River and mourn the lives lost. As we grieve with the families of those affected, we also express gratitude for air safety professionals who keep our skies safe and first responders who have been on the scene for hours in an effort to rescue the victims of this tragedy.  “We need to learn more about what happened and…

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MoveOn Statement on President Biden’s Historic Pardons

WASHINGTON – In response to President Joe Biden commuting 1,500 sentences and granting 39 pardons in the biggest single-day act of clemency in modern history, MoveOn Civic Action Executive Director Rahna Epting released the following statement:  “MoveOn applauds President Biden for providing much-deserved second chances and correcting past injustices for those mistreated by a justice system that needs to be reformed to truly make our communities safe. These acts of clemency are a crucial and historic step. We call on the president to continue through the remainder of his term and…

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BREAKING: MoveOn Statement on Election Results

WASHINGTON, D.C. – MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Rahna Epting issued the following statement:  “Despite the deeply disappointing results of the election yesterday, our work to build a better future for our families and our nation does not end here. Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans will continue to try and divide us in hopes we give up and clear the path for them to dismantle our democracy and take away our freedoms.  “As we process the outcome of the election, our MoveOn community is thinking about our friends, family, and…

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MoveOn Statement on RFK Jr. Dropping Out and Endorsing Trump

Rahna Epting: “With Kamala Harris on the rise and both Donald Trump and RFK Jr. cratering, this is a desperate play to shake up the race. RFK Jr.’s endorsement will not save him.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to news that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is officially dropping out of the presidential race and endorsing Donald Trump as mentioned in a Pennsylvania court filing, MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Rahna Epting released the following statement: “We have always recognized what the RFK Jr. campaign was: a MAGA front designed to…

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MoveOn Statement on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Failing to Qualify for First Presidential Debate

Joel Payne: “Between RFK Jr. failing to make the debate stage and having his worst fundraising month of the year, it’s clear that Americans are catching on to his MAGA policies on abortion, climate, and immigration.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, MoveOn Political Action released the following statement in response to news that third-party presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. failed to qualify for the first debate of the 2024 presidential election:  “Between RFK Jr. failing to make the debate stage and having his worst fundraising month of the year, it’s…

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MoveOn Statement on Kennedy Jr. and Trump Sharing Libertarian National Convention Stage

VIEW RFK JR. MOBILE BILLBOARD IMAGES HERE WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s remarks at the Libertarian National Convention where Donald Trump is scheduled to speak tomorrow, MoveOn Political Action Chief Communications Officer Joel Payne released the following statement: “As if we needed any more evidence, Kennedy Jr. made it clear today that he should be nowhere near the Oval Office. It’s no surprise that Kennedy Jr. and Trump are on the same stage this weekend. They already share the same views on restricting abortion access and spreading…

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