It is shameful and disgraceful that a sitting president has incited this violence and sedition. It only further evidences that he is completely unfit for the office. Our Constitution, our federal institutions and the rule of law will prevail over the mob.
John Blake
@SenJohnBlake · PA · S
Posts75
Engagement365
Voting-record position0.017
CoverageJan 22, 2020 to Feb 3, 2021
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Percentage-point difference between this legislator’s topic share and the party median. Bars left are under-indexed; bars right are over-indexed.
Most distinctive Uncategorized 26.9 pp below the party median
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Voice fingerprint. 14 topics shown on a symmetric scale from −26.9 pp to +26.9 pp. Most distinctive topic: Uncategorized, 26.9 pp below the party median.
Under-indexed Party median Over-indexed
- Uncategorized Under-indexed −26.9 pp
- Macroeconomics Over-indexed +10.2 pp
- Education Over-indexed +8.7 pp
- Health Over-indexed +6.6 pp
- Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce Over-indexed +6.3 pp
- Housing Over-indexed +5.7 pp
- Civil Rights Under-indexed −4.8 pp
- Labor Over-indexed +4.8 pp
- Law and Crime Under-indexed −4.1 pp
- Government Operations Over-indexed +3.0 pp
- Energy Over-indexed +2.2 pp
- Public Lands Over-indexed +1.8 pp
- Environment Under-indexed −1.4 pp
- Transportation Over-indexed +1.4 pp
Bars share a symmetric scale of ±26.9 pp. Showing 14 of 22 topics under the selected ordering.
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| Topic | Legislator share | Party median | Difference | Direction | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncategorized | 6.7% | 33.6% | −26.9 pp | Under-indexed | 5 |
| Macroeconomics | 12.0% | 1.8% | +10.2 pp | Over-indexed | 9 |
| Education | 13.3% | 4.6% | +8.7 pp | Over-indexed | 10 |
| Health | 13.3% | 6.7% | +6.6 pp | Over-indexed | 10 |
| Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce | 6.7% | 0.4% | +6.3 pp | Over-indexed | 5 |
| Housing | 8.0% | 2.3% | +5.7 pp | Over-indexed | 6 |
| Civil Rights | 2.7% | 7.5% | −4.8 pp | Under-indexed | 2 |
| Labor | 6.7% | 1.9% | +4.8 pp | Over-indexed | 5 |
| Law and Crime | 0.0% | 4.1% | −4.1 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Government Operations | 14.7% | 11.6% | +3.0 pp | Over-indexed | 11 |
| Energy | 2.7% | 0.5% | +2.2 pp | Over-indexed | 2 |
| Public Lands | 2.7% | 0.9% | +1.8 pp | Over-indexed | 2 |
| Environment | 0.0% | 1.4% | −1.4 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Transportation | 2.7% | 1.3% | +1.4 pp | Over-indexed | 2 |
| Social Welfare | 5.3% | 4.1% | +1.3 pp | Over-indexed | 4 |
| Defense | 1.3% | 0.7% | +0.6 pp | Over-indexed | 1 |
| Agriculture | 0.0% | 0.4% | −0.4 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Immigration | 0.0% | 0.4% | −0.4 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| International Affairs | 0.0% | 0.4% | −0.4 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Technology | 0.0% | 0.2% | −0.2 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Culture | 1.3% | 1.4% | −0.1 pp | Under-indexed | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.0% | 0.0% | −0.0 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
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Really enjoyed spending the day with our 2020 class of #Student Ambassadors on Friday. This year we have a very talented and bright group of 20 high school seniors from schools across the 22nd District. @LackawannaEDU @SCCatMT #Scranton https://t.co/NGeho8eto2
RT @SenBobCasey: ATTN PA: now more than ever, make sure you and your family have health care coverage for the next year. On Friday, Dec 4 f&
Glad to join @RepCartwright, @Scranton_Mayor Paige Cognetti, @RepKyleMullins and dozens of area veterans in #Scranton this weekend to dedicate Scranton Veterans Memorial Park. https://t.co/khW2ekUuHq
Just a reminder to elected officials that any meetings involving deliberations or official actions are still subject to the state Sunshine Act even if done remotely or virtually. Click here for information on how to comply: https://t.co/GSLlwkraFS
I am certain that President Biden and Vice President Harris will be a successful administration that will restore respect, dignity, competence and effectiveness to the White House. I am hopeful that our country can begin to heal and come together https://t.co/RrJRbewQUE
Governor Wolf today announced that golf courses, marinas, guided fishing trips and privately owned campgrounds may reopen statewide beginning May 1. Strict social distancing and other guidelines must continue to be followed. https://t.co/JX4Hs9uYJv #golf
Had a great first meeting with our 2021 Virtual Student Ambassador Program. This is the 10th year of our program, but the first virtual class so I appreciate their participation and interest in our government. Thanks to @RepKyleMullins and @RepBridget for joining us! https://t.co/O90aKVBgFn
Your #vote is the only way we can change our communities, our Commonwealth & our Country for the better. Today is our chance to restore global respect to our great country; to replace lies & rhetoric with leadership; and to begin to take real action against the COVID-19 pandemic https://t.co/09Dl4IDffc
Glad to work with @SenatorHughes on two pieces of legislation to assist PA manufacturers and small businesses who are finding creative ways to utilize their facilities to pitch in and assist in our state response to the #COVID19 pandemic. https://t.co/42HAgb89FS