Wednesday, newly elected GOP lawmaker Mayra Flores tweeted “Only in America is my story possible. I am proof the American Dream is alive.”
Florida flipped a blue seat in Texas that was a Democratic party stronghold red.
Only in America is my story possible. I am proof the American Dream is alive. #StartedFromTheBottom #thevoiceofthepeople pic.twitter.com/NnvzJ2tbOB
— Mayra Flores For Congress 🇺🇸🦅 (@MayraFlores2022) June 22, 2022
She wrote earlier in the day “Today, I spoke on the floor to urge Congress to secure our border. It shouldn’t be political, it’s the right thing to do.”
Today, I spoke on the floor to urge Congress to secure our border.
It shouldn't be political, it's the right thing to do. pic.twitter.com/1EGSnkCmbJ
— Rep. Mayra Flores (@repmayraflores) June 22, 2022
Mexican born.
Immigrant.
Married to a border patrol officer public servant.
Elected as a Republican in a Dem district.America’s promise is alive & well. @MayraFlores2022 proves it. https://t.co/IGFy7MFVUz
— Michael Berry (@MichaelBerrySho) June 21, 2022